State GovernmentCan California Afford Gavin Newsom's Vision For School Kids? Here's Your K-12 Primer For 2019December 17, 2018Top ranked per-pupil spending. Data tracking from toddlerhood to universities. State lawmakers have a long and expensive wish list as California rings in a new administration. Here’s your School Spending 101 primer for 2019.
State GovernmentCalifornia Restaurants Must Make Milk Or Water The Default Kids Meal Drink Starting In 2019December 17, 2018 | Chris NicholsRestaurants in California that offer kids meal combos will be required to serve milk or water as the default drink options. Parents will still be able to request soda or juice for their kids. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLactating Moms Will Get More Space To Pump Under New California LawDecember 17, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaStarting January, employers will need to better accommodate lactating mothers who choose to pump at work. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornians Will Be Able To Change Gender On Their IDs Easier — Including New ‘X’ Nonbinary OptionDecember 17, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornians can now switch their drivers’ license gender without a physician’s approval.
State GovernmentNew California Law Cracks Down On Animal Sales In Pet StoresDecember 17, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaDogs, cats, and rabbits at pet stores will have to be sourced from shelters and rescue groups under a new California law. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia's Minimum Wage Will Increase January 1December 17, 2018 | Bob MoffittCompanies with 26 people or workers will see California's minimum wage increase by a dollar, to $12 an hour. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s November Election Turnout Was Highest In A Midterm In 36 YearsDecember 14, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe Secretary of State’s office has certified the results of California’s November election. The 64.5 percent turnout rate was higher than the last eight different midterm elections.
State GovernmentChief Justice Of The California Supreme Court Leaves The Republican Party, Citing KavanaughDecember 14, 2018California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye has given up her Republican registration and re-registered as a no-party preference voter, citing the Kavanaugh nomination and saying she had become increasingly uncomfortable with the party's direction. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Mandates 100-Percent Zero-Emission Bus FleetDecember 14, 2018(AP) — California moved Friday to eliminate fossil fuels from its fleet of 12,000 transit buses, enacting a first-in-the-nation mandate that will vastly increase the number of electric buses on the road.
State GovernmentCalifornia Mulls Texting Fee To Help Poor People Get PhonesDecember 13, 2018California regulators are considering a plan to charge a fee for text messaging on mobile phones to help support programs that make phone service accessible to the poor.
